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- USA Today
Dolphins offensive speed, defensive scheme will challenge Lions in joint practices
The Miami Dolphins are headed to Allen Park for two days of joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday with the Detroit Lions ahead of Saturday's preseason game at Ford Field. Because the Lions don't play their starters in preseason games under head coach Dan Campbell, the joint practices are effectively the tune-up for the regular season for Detroit's first-team offense and defense. Detroit's defense has been ahead of the offense for most of the summer sessions, notably in run defense. New coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's defense also played very well in the preseason win over Atlanta, limiting the Falcons to just 185 yards and eight first downs on seven full drives before the game-ending injury to Lions safety Morice Norris. More: Lions camp notebook: Takeaways from 1st practice following preseason win vs. Falcons Miami is a different challenge. The Dolphins and head coach Mike McDaniel bring a lot of speed and a different blocking scheme than what the Detroit defense bangs up against in practices. It's something Lions head coach Dan Campbell is looking forward to seeing. "It'll be good, that's a talented roster," Campbell said of the Dolphins. "They're creative on offense, and they've got a tough D. That's that kind of Baltimore background, so the scheme will be good. The speed on the perimeter will be really good for our guys, obviously with what they've got. We're looking forward to it.' That perimeter speed Campbell mentioned is about as fast as it gets in the NFL. Between Tyleik Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Miami has two outstanding deep threats on the outside. Slot receiver Malik Washington can also challenge defenses with his blend of above-average speed and outstanding quickness off the line. Mike McDaniel's Shanahan-based scheme loves to move guys around pre-snap to isolate Hill and/or Waddle on the best available matchup. That means a good field test for the communication between new Lions CB D.J. Reed and the outstanding safety tandem of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. Speedy RB Devon Achane is a dangerous receiver out of the backfield, too, which will keep the safeties honest. As for Detroit's offense, they should have a chance to find success against a Dolphins secondary that is sorting through some position battles. Miami lost top CB Kadar Kohou for the season to an injury just after trading away their best defensive player, Jalen Ramsey. Vet Artie Burns is also out for the season, leaving Miami's starting CBs as Kendall Sheffield and Storm Duck, with some challenges from Jack Jones and others. They also have a battle royale for a starting safety spot (next to Minkah Fitzpatrick) being waged between Elijah Campbell, rookie Dante Trader, Ashtyn Davis (who has been injured) and ex-Lion Ifeatu Melifonwu, who was just recently activated from the PUP list. Miami primarily operates in a straight 3-4 front, which the Lions own defense doesn't often deploy. It's a chance for Lions offensive coordinator John Morton to test some of his deeper route combos against an unsettled secondary, and for new starting guards Christian Mahogany and rookie Tate Ratledge to face off with a different style of stout Dolphins defensive front. For rookie wideout Isaac TeSlaa, it's an opportunity to show that the magic he's performing in Detroit translates to working against other defenses, too.
Associated Press
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- Associated Press
Van Gisbergen breaks Cup record, Palou clinches IndyCar title and Zilisch hospitalized after fall
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Cook Out 400 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Track: Richmond Raceway. Race distance: 400 laps, 300 miles. Schedule: Friday, practice, 4:15 p.m., qualifying, 5:40 p.m.; Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m. (USA). Last year: Austin Dillon's controversial win came after making late contact with both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, causing both cars to lose control. NASCAR later deemed his actions detrimental to the sport, voiding his playoff eligibility. Last race: Shane van Gisbergen became the first rookie to win four races in one season while finishing 11 seconds ahead of Christopher Bell in a dominant performance at Watkins Glen. Next race: August 23, Daytona Beach, Florida. Online: NASCAR XFINITY SERIES Last race: Connor Zilisch, who lead 60 out of 82 laps at Watkins Glen, suffered a broken collarbone after falling off his car during a victory celebration. Next race: August 22, Daytona Beach, Florida. Online: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES eero 250 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Track: Richmond Raceway. Race distance: 250 laps, 187.5 miles. Schedule: Friday, practice, 2:05 p.m., qualifying, 3:10 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (FS1). Last year: Ty Majeski clinched the series title while leading 132 of 150 laps in a dominant display at Richmond. Last race: Points leader Corey Heim secured his sixth win of the season, keeping a surging Daniel Hemric at bay in triple overtime. Next race: August 30, Darlington, South Carolina. Online: FORMULA ONE Last race: Lando Norris held off a late surge from Oscar Piastri in Budapest, narrowly beating his teammate and further solidifying his place atop the standings. Next race: August 31, Zandvoort, Netherlands. Online: INDYCAR Last race: Alex Palou wrapped up his fourth IndyCar championship in the last five seasons after beating the only remaining title contender Pata O'Ward in Portland. Next race: August 24, West Allis, Wisconsin. Online: NHRA DRAG RACING Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Site: Brainerd, Minnesota Track: Brainerd International Raceway. Race distance: 1/4 mile. Next race: September 1, Indianapolis. Online: WORLD OF OUTLAWS Beat the Heat 40 Spoon River Showdown Hawkeye 100 Big O Showdown World of Outlaws presented by Fendt Mississippi Thunder Showdown Next race: August 22 - 23. Online: _____ AP auto racing:
Fox News
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- Fox News
Clay Travis, Stephen A Smith set for debate at Front Office Sports' media summit
OutKick founder Clay Travis and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith are set to take the stage together for a debate during Front Office Sports' Tuned In sports summit this September in New York City. Travis and Smith will be among the 14 total sports figures and commentators who will drive moderated discussions on the world of sports and the media space as a whole. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, as well as ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, are among other notable names set to speak at the summit, which will take place in The Times Center on September 16. The undoubtedly entertaining and insightful back-and-forth between Travis and Smith is set for the afternoon wave of the day's jam-packed programming. The pair will debate contemporary issues where politics has bled into sports and how that has had an impact on both themselves and the sports business world that they have occupied for years. Smith and Travis have each welcomed one another on their respective shows in the past, with the ESPN personality having Travis on his to discuss sports, politics, and culture in April 2023. Travis then welcomed Smith on "OutKick The Show" that December, and the pair discussed how Smith got his start in the sports industry, family life, woke culture in sports, and even the secrets of success, among other things. Be sure to tune into "OutKick The Show with Clay Travis'"here. You can also listen to the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
